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Radio schedule Tuesday 20th March 2018

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7am
(repeat)
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Series 1, Episode 6 - Organathon

The comic goings on of the Conroy family in the Greater Manchester town of Stockport.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7:30am
(repeat)
Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey. Sara Pascoe. Copyright: BBC

Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey

Episode 4 - Charity

Sara Pascoe looks at examples of altruistic behaviour and feats of generosity.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
8:30am
(repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Health and Deficiency: The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie. What could go wrong?

BBC Radio 4 Extra
9am
(repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 52, Episode 3

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis and guests James Acaster, Rachel Parris, Suzi Ruffell and Daniel Barker, present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. This week they tackle British Science Week, the situation in Salisbury, Elon Musk's designs on Mars, as well as the 'right to forget' and local news from Kettering.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
9:30am
(repeat)
Turf Wars. Copyright: BBC

Turf Wars

Episode 3 - How's Your Mother?

In Simon Brett's comedy, Humphrey Partridge rarely socialises in his gossipy rural village. He has Mother to look after. And work to do on that freshly dug trench in the garden. With Michael Maloney, Adeel Akhtar and Sam Dale.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12:30pm
(repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Health and Deficiency: The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie. What could go wrong?

BBC Radio 4 Extra
4pm
(repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 1, Episode 2 - Greg Dyke

Broadcaster and former BBC Director General Greg Dyke is at the helm of the panel show where all the questions are about the host's own life. With Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter and Robin Ince.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
4:30pm
(repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Such Rotten Luck

Episode 2.6, Why Did You Marry a Writer?: Struggling writer Wodehouse hopes that a new biography will change his fortunes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5pm
(repeat)
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Series 1, Episode 6 - Organathon

The comic goings on of the Conroy family in the Greater Manchester town of Stockport.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5:30pm
(repeat)
Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey. Sara Pascoe. Copyright: BBC

Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey

Episode 4 - Charity

Sara Pascoe looks at examples of altruistic behaviour and feats of generosity.

Radio 4
6:30pm
(repeat)
Love In Recovery. Image shows from L to R: Danno (Paul Kaye), Julie (Sue Johnston), Andy (Eddie Marsan), Marion (Julia Deakin), Simon (John Hannah), Fiona (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Love In Recovery

Series 2, Episode 1 - Starting Over

Fiona has a problem she thinks only Danno can solve. But Danno has his own problems - and he's on the run.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
7:30pm
(repeat)
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC

The Men From The Ministry

Health and Deficiency: The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie. What could go wrong?

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10pm
(repeat)
Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey. Sara Pascoe. Copyright: BBC

Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey

Episode 4 - Charity

Sara Pascoe looks at examples of altruistic behaviour and feats of generosity.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10:30pm
(repeat)
Elvis McGonagall Takes A Look On The Bright Side. Elvis McGonagall (Elvis McGonagall). Copyright: Unique Productions

Elvis McGonagall Takes A Look On The Bright Side

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Winner Takes It All

Elvis is persuaded, much against his will, to engage with society's apparent mania for competitions. The opportunities are legion: karaoke, writing in to magazines, the competition for best kept caravan park and a local poetry slam

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10:45pm
(repeat)
Richard Marsh: Love And Sweets. Richard Marsh. Copyright: Lucky Giant

Richard Marsh: Love And Sweets

Episode 2

Richard recounts planning the perfect proposal and the build-up to his wedding day.

Radio 4
11pm
(repeat)
Time Spanner. Image shows from L to R: Mr Mergatroid (Jeremy Limb), Martin Gaye (Simon Kane), Daniel Kraken (David Mitchell), Laika (John Finnemore), Gabbie (London Hughes), Angel (Belinda Stewart-Wilson). Copyright: BBC

Time Spanner

Episode 1

Martin's 40th Birthday is marked by two life-changing events: falling in love and being the first human ever to orbit all time and space chased by an angry angel.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11pm
(repeat)
Warhorses Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Marengo (Stephen Fry), Copenhagen (Daniel Rigby). Copyright: BBC

Warhorses Of Letters

Series 2, Episode 4

It is the eve of Waterloo and our two heroes face the prospect of seeing each other face to face, if only it was not across a battlefield. And is Marengo's life at risk from another more immediate enemy?

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11:15pm
(repeat)
Poets' Tree

Poets' Tree

Episode 4

Paul Hamilton, the Islington poet, discusses the poetic merits of pop music anc presents a tribute to the talents of unheralded genius Justin Wiverly.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11:30pm
(repeat)
Radio 1
3am
60 min
Ed And Lauren Get On. Image shows from L to R: Ed Night, Lauren Pattison

Ed And Lauren Get On

Episode 6

Growing up, every choice feels like a huge, scary decision. Join Ed and Lauren as they tackle a new topic each week to explore the highs and deep, deep lows of becoming an adult.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
4am
(repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 1, Episode 2 - Greg Dyke

Broadcaster and former BBC Director General Greg Dyke is at the helm of the panel show where all the questions are about the host's own life. With Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter and Robin Ince.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
4:30am
(repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Such Rotten Luck

Episode 2.6, Why Did You Marry a Writer?: Struggling writer Wodehouse hopes that a new biography will change his fortunes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5am
(repeat)
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Stockport, So Good They Named It Once

Series 1, Episode 6 - Organathon

The comic goings on of the Conroy family in the Greater Manchester town of Stockport.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
5:30am
(repeat)
Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey. Sara Pascoe. Copyright: BBC

Sara Pascoe: The Modern Monkey

Episode 4 - Charity

Sara Pascoe looks at examples of altruistic behaviour and feats of generosity.

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